Hospice of Lenawee sets camp for Oct. 20

ADRIAN — Members of the community who wish to participate in Hospice of Lenawee’s annual family bereavement camp on Oct. 20 have until Oct. 12 to register, hospice officials said Monday.

Camp Mending Hearts is a one-day session designed to meet the needs of grieving families in the community, according to a news release. Hospice of Lenawee’s staff of counselors and volunteers will help families gain new skills in coping with the death of their loved one.

The camp will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lenawee Intermediate School District Stubnitz Environmental Education Center, 3241 N. Adrian Highway, in Adrian. A trip to Morgan Valley Farm in Tecumseh will be a part of the day’s activities.

The camp is free to attend due to a donation from the Berlin Family Foundation, a Toledo-based organization that supports bereavement services.

Camp staff will help family members ages 6 through adult connect with others their own age who have also experienced loss in their lives. They will learn about grief and how to deal with loss in healthy ways while in a supportive environment. Family members will participate in age-appropriate activities, including horseback riding, crafts, discussion and art expression.

The staff of Morgan Valley Farm will individually attend to each rider walking and trotting in a controlled environment. During a two-hour session, participants will learn about how to better manage their grief through horsemanship, horse behavior and horse care.

To register, call Hospice of Lenawee at 263-2323.

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